essentially

im Grunde, grundsätzlich

Wenn man die grundlegende Natur oder die wichtigsten Merkmale von etwas betrachtet.

In einfachem Englisch: When you consider the most important features or the basic nature of something.

• She is essentially a kind person.
• The problem is essentially one of trust.
• Despite its bright colours, the design is essentially simple.

Synonyme: basically, fundamentally, at heart

Häufige Wendungen: essentially a question, essentially human, essentially simple, essentially good

weitgehend, praktisch

Beinahe vollständig, auch wenn es kleine Unterschiede oder Ausnahmen geben kann.

In einfachem Englisch: Almost completely, although there may be small differences or exceptions.

• The two rooms are essentially identical.
• Our plans remain essentially unchanged.
• The work is essentially complete, apart from a few small details.

Synonyme: mostly, largely, virtually

Häufige Wendungen: essentially the same, essentially unchanged, essentially complete, essentially identical